1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor

To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (48 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1460 kg more than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 767 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (108 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. 1999 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1959 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1959 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Bentley Continental 1959 Vauxhall Victor
Make Bentley Vauxhall
Model Continental Victor
Year Released 1999 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1507 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 422 HP 48 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 108 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 990 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1590 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 45 L


 

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